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ascender

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Ascender (noun) means a person or thing that goes up or climbs.

noun
1
A person or thing that goes up or climbs.
2
The part of a lower-case letter that rises above the main body of the text.
3
A lower-case letter, such as d or h, with a stroke that rises above the others.
4
A mechanical device used for climbing up a rope.
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What is the meaning of ascender?
"ascender" (noun) means a person or thing that goes up or climbs.
What are the different meanings of ascender?
"ascender" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person or thing that goes up or climbs; 2. The part of a lower-case letter that rises above the main body of the text; 3. A lower-case letter, such as d or h, with a stroke that rises above the others.
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